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Spring Ephemerals
Friday, April 13th, 2012
Spring Ephemerals bloom during late winter and early spring before the trees sprout their leaves. The latest video from the Great Smoky Mountain Association documents some of the common species of ephemerals in the Smokies:
© GSMA 2012. All rights reserved.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
© GSMA 2012. All rights reserved.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
GSMA Synchronous Firefly Night Walk
Saturday, May 28th, 2011
Join the Great Smoky Mountain Association and naturalist Wanda DeWaard next Friday, June 3rd, at 7:00 pm for a Walk with the Fireflies. Wanda will not only discuss the synchronous fireflies in the Smokies, but also will give you some history of the Elkmont area and other interesting natural history and cultural facts.
Pre-registration and payment is required and is limited to 15 participants. The fee is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Call 865-436-7318, Ext. 222 or 254 to register.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants and sturdy walking shoes. Bring a small flashlight with a red or blue film (cellophane), water, rain gear, snacks, light day pack, and a pad of some sort to sit on (not a chair).
Meet at Elkmont at the Little River Trailhead at 7:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
Pre-registration and payment is required and is limited to 15 participants. The fee is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Call 865-436-7318, Ext. 222 or 254 to register.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt and pants and sturdy walking shoes. Bring a small flashlight with a red or blue film (cellophane), water, rain gear, snacks, light day pack, and a pad of some sort to sit on (not a chair).
Meet at Elkmont at the Little River Trailhead at 7:00 pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
Final GSMA Hike the Smokies Challenge video
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
The final video from the Hike the Smokies Challenge series has been posted on the Great Smoky Mountain Association's website.
The new video discusses water safety in the park, mainly around waterfalls and stream crossings. Ranger Chuck Hester relays a pretty scary story about a young man who's leg became trapped against a rock in one of the streams in the park.
You can view the video by clicking here.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
The new video discusses water safety in the park, mainly around waterfalls and stream crossings. Ranger Chuck Hester relays a pretty scary story about a young man who's leg became trapped against a rock in one of the streams in the park.
You can view the video by clicking here.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
Wildflower / Fall Foliage Report?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Tom Harrington, Park volunteer and naturalist, has recently updated his Wildflower Report on the Great Smoky Mountain Association website.
His most recent report is from a hike on the Big Creek Trail in the northeastern corner of the Smokies. Mr. Harrington is reporting sightings for the following flowers: Heal All, Yellow Touch-me-nots (Pale Jewel Weed), Purple Flowering Raspberry, Common Milkweed, Wild Golden Glow, Crimson Bee Balm, Whitewood Aster, Black Eyed Susan, Pokeweed, Mountain Mint, Wood Nettle, Love Vine, Asiatic Dayflower, and Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil.
Last week he hiked the Chestnut Top Trail just outside of Townsend and reported the following flowers: Coreopsis, Turk Cap Lily, Reclining Saint Andrew's Cross, Whorled Wood Aster, Pokeweed, Yellow Touch-me-nots, Basil Bee Balm, and Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil.
However, what caught my eye was his "First Fall Foliage Report." In the middle of a typical summer heat wave, Mr. Harrington stated that he saw some "nice red Sourwood leaves."
To see all of his most recent reports, please click here.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
His most recent report is from a hike on the Big Creek Trail in the northeastern corner of the Smokies. Mr. Harrington is reporting sightings for the following flowers: Heal All, Yellow Touch-me-nots (Pale Jewel Weed), Purple Flowering Raspberry, Common Milkweed, Wild Golden Glow, Crimson Bee Balm, Whitewood Aster, Black Eyed Susan, Pokeweed, Mountain Mint, Wood Nettle, Love Vine, Asiatic Dayflower, and Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil.Last week he hiked the Chestnut Top Trail just outside of Townsend and reported the following flowers: Coreopsis, Turk Cap Lily, Reclining Saint Andrew's Cross, Whorled Wood Aster, Pokeweed, Yellow Touch-me-nots, Basil Bee Balm, and Naked-Flowered Tick Trefoil.
However, what caught my eye was his "First Fall Foliage Report." In the middle of a typical summer heat wave, Mr. Harrington stated that he saw some "nice red Sourwood leaves."
To see all of his most recent reports, please click here.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
Sorghum Molasses Making in Cades Cove
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
The most recent Smokies Cub Report from the Great Smoky Mountain Association is reporting that sorghum molasses demonstrations will occur in Cades Cove this fall. You'll also have a chance to taste some free samples as well.
During selected weekends this fall, stop by the Cable Mill Historic Area near the Cades Cove Visitor Center to watch historic reenactors squeeze sorghum cane and boil the juice into delicious molasses. Reenactors will be at the Cable Mill during the following dates:
* September 4-6
* September 17-19
* November 5-7
* November 12-14
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
During selected weekends this fall, stop by the Cable Mill Historic Area near the Cades Cove Visitor Center to watch historic reenactors squeeze sorghum cane and boil the juice into delicious molasses. Reenactors will be at the Cable Mill during the following dates:
* September 4-6
* September 17-19
* November 5-7
* November 12-14
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
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